Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
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J Consult Clin Psychol · Mar 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized clinical trial comparing group cognitive-behavioral therapy and a topical steroid for women with dyspareunia.
This 13-week randomized clinical trial aimed to compare group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) and a topical steroid in the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia, the most common form of dyspareunia. ⋯ Findings suggest that GCBT may yield a positive impact on more dimensions of dyspareunia than a topical steroid, and support its recommendation as a first-line treatment for provoked vestibulodynia.